Inspection

Inspect for broken or distorted clamps, retainers, and bushings. If bushing replacement is required, the bushing can be removed by opening split in bushing and removing it from the stabilizer bar. Inspect stabilizer bar attaching links for bending, seal leakage, ball joint free play or any other signs of damage.
1. If it is determined during inspection that a stabilizer bar attaching link requires replacement, refer to the following procedure for the removal and installation on the stabilizer bar.

CAUTION: The vise used to mount the stabilizer bar during removal of the attaching links must be equipped with protective covers on the jaws. This is required to avoid damage to the paint on the stabilizer bar.





2. Clamp the stabilizer bar as shown in a vise. Keep the attaching link stud from rotating using a Torx Plus 40 IP Bit placed in the end of the stud. Using a wrench remove the nut from tide attaching link stud. Remove the attaching link from the stabilizer bar





3. Install stabilizer bar attaching link so the attaching link stud is on the same side of the stabilizer bar as the bushing. Install the nut on the attaching link stud. Use the same procedure as removing it to keep the stud from rotating.
4. Hold the attaching link stud from rotating using a Torx Plus 40 IP Bit placed in the end of the stud. Using a crowfoot as shown tighten the stabilizer bar attaching link nut to a torque of 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).